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Vision Australia partners with Australia’s first blind fashion de...

Library

From today, children, parents and teachers can get their hands on the final instalment in Vision Australia’s Big Visions series, Dressed for Success, which follows the story of Nikki Hind, Australia’s first blind fashion designer.

Navigating the emotional impact of a diagnosis

Vision loss can impact many people in different ways.

Lauren and Chris are joining the Santa Fun Run for Eddy

Laurena and Chris are joining our Santa Fun Run to help raise funds for Eddy.

Celebrating International White Cane Day with Richard Moore

Richard's orientation and mobility sessions sparked a unique idea – integrating his white cane into his skateboarding.

This week on Talking Vision: A milestone week in disability advoc...

Vision Australia Radio

Talking Vision is Vision Australia Radio’s flagship program, discussing the latest news and issues from a blindness and low vision perspective.   On 29 September the final report for the Royal Commission into Violence, Abuse, Neglect and Exploitation of People with Disability was tabled in federal parliament.

Vision Australia 2023 Annual General Meeting

Notice is hereby given that the 19th Annual General Meeting of Members of Vision Australia Ltd (“the Company”) will be held at 10.00am (AEDT) on Thursday, 26th October 2023.

10 New Aussie books in the Library

Library

The Vision Australia Library is thrilled to add ten newly released fiction titles to its collection. What’s more, they’re all women, and all Australian.

Melbourne Fringe Festival 2023: Our accessible show recommendatio...

A list of shows that are known to be accessible for those who are blind or low vision.

Storytime for Indigenous Literacy Day

Children's Services

It was a very special day for old friends and new, at Vision Australia Library’s recent intergenerational story time (Preschool Goes Old School). Held on Indigenous Literacy Day (September 6) the group was honoured with stories from First Nations guests Peter, a storyteller from Wanyara and artist Holly McClennan Brown. Both talked of their connection to Country. Peter shared a range of beautiful tools while telling the story of his and his family's history. The children especially enjoyed the comforting feel of the possum skins. Holly worked with all participants in creating a bright and colourful group painting on canvas. Alongside this shared experience, the little ones also worked on their own impressive artworks from everything they learnt that day. Indigenous Literacy Day Taking place on the first Wednesday of September each year, the event raises awareness of the educational struggles facing many Indigenous groups in Australia, while also serving as a fundraiser to collect literary resources for children living in more isolated areas of the country. Visit the Indigenous Literacy Foundation (external website) to find out more. Join in the fun Our next Preschool Goes Old-School intergenerational story time is: November 23, at our Kooyong centre. For more information about the event and to register visit the information page on our website here. Recent First Nations titles in the library The Vision Australia Library is working to increase the representation of First Nations stories and voices in its collection. Feelix has introduced a new kit: My Culture and Me by Greg Driesse. Audio editions of the Bible has also been added in a number of Indigenous languages including: Pitjantjatjara Eastern Arrernte Burarra Garrwa Ngaanyatjara Wubuy Kriol Not a member of the Vision Australia Library? The Library is a free national public library for anyone who is blind, has low vision or a print disability.  Join the library today!